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Safely Information
Adapter Plugs ............... 7
Arcing ..................... 3
Exmnsion Cords ............. 6
Foods ...................... 4
Grounding Instructions ....... 6
Important Safety
Instructions ............... 9-7
Microwme4afe Cookware ..... 5
P_ecautions m Avoid Possible
Exposure m Excessixe
Microwm> Energy . .......... 9
Operating Instruaions
Best Method of
Cooking Chart .............. 90
Changing Power i,ex>l ....... 13
Combination Features . .l 0, 18, 19
Convection Features... ]0, ] 7, ] 9
Oooking Options ............ 10
Cookware Tips .............. 19
Features of Yo/lr Oven ..... 8, 9
Microwme Terms ........... 93
Other Features ........... 91,92
Beeper Vohune ............ 92
Child i,ock-Out ............ 91
Clock .................... 91
Cooking Complem
Reminder . ............... 91
Display ON/OFF . ......... 22
Display Speed ............. 22
OH?/CI,EAR .............. 21
START/PAUSE ............ 21
Timer ................... 21
Sensor Microwm_
Features ................ 14-16
Time and Auto
Microwm> Features .... 9, 11,12
Care and Cleaning
Inside ..................... 24
Outside .................... 24
Stainless Steel ............... 25
Troubleshooting Tips
Before You (',all For Service . . . 96
Things That Are Nomml
With Yo/li Microwme O_en . . . 97
Consumer Support
Product Registration ..... 99, 30
Consumer Support .. Back Co_er
_atTantv .................. 31
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Write the model and serial
numbers here:
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You can find them on a label
when the door is open.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
A WARNING!
For your safe_ the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock,
exposure to excessive microwave energy, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
PRECAUTIONSTOAVOIDPOSSIBLEEXPOSURE
TOEXCESSIVEMICROWAVEENERGY
(a) Do NotAttempt to opex'ate this oven with tile door
open since open-door operation can result in lmlmfill
exposure to inicrowave energy': It is ilnpoltant not to
defeat or talnper with tile safety interlocks.
(b) Do Not Place any object between tile oven fl'ont fi_ce
and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue m
accunmlate on sealing sui_i_ces.
(c) Do Not Operate tile oven if' it is damaged. It is
particularly ilni)ortant that tile oven door close
i)roperly and that there is no dalnage to tile:
(]) door (bent)
(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened)
(3) door seals and sealing sm_i_ces.
(d) TheOven Should Not be a(!j usted or repaired by
anyone except properl,_ qualified service pei_onnel.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.
Read and follow tile specific i)x'ecautions in tile
PRECAUTIONS TOAVOID POSSIBLEEXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE ENERGY section above.
This appliance nmst be grounded. ())nnect (lilly
to a i)ropefly grounded outlet. See tile GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS secdon on page 6.
Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with
tile provided Installation Instructions.
This product is to be used 3' above floor level.
Be certain to place tile fl'ont surtilce of tile door 3" or
more back fl'oln tile countertop edge to avoid accidental
tiI)ping of tile ai)pliance ill normal usage.
To reduce tile risk of fire ill tile oven cavity:
-- Do not overcook fixld. Carefully attend appliance
when papei; plastic or other Colnbustible inateiJals are
placed inside the oven while cooking.
-- Relnove wire twist-ties and metal handles fl'oln paper or
plastic contninei_ heft)re pladng thenl ill tile oven.
-- Do not use the oven tor storage puq)oses. Do not leave
paper products, cooking utensils or todd ill the oven
when not ill use.
-- Do not pop popcorn ill wlur microwave oven unless ill
a special lllicI'o_;l\'e i)oi)coYn accessoI'}' or tlnless VO/1 rise
popcorn labeled fin" rise ill inicrowa\'e ovens.
Do not operate this appliance if it has a dalnaged power
cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has
been damaged or dropped.
Do not cover or block any openings on tile appliance.
Use this appliance only fin" its intended use as (lescribed
in this lnanual. Do not use corrosive chenficals or vapoi_
ill this appliance. This microwave oven is specifically
designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is not intended
fin" laboratory or industrial rise.
This inicrowa',e oven is not approxed or tested fiw
l/1}l IJne rise.
-- If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the oven door
closed, ttlYn tile oven off and disconnect tile power
cord, or shut off power at tile fllse or drcuit breaker
panel. If the door is opened, the fire inay spread.
-- Do not use tile Sensor Features twice ill succession
on tile same food portion. If food is undercooked after
the fii_t countdown, use T/ME COOKfiw additional
cooking time.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.
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X'_]/eI1 using tile convection or conlbinafion cooking
fllncfions, both tile outside and inside of tile oven will
beconle hot. _Mways use hot pads to reinove containei_
ot fl)od and accessories such as tile oven shell
_ermometerIDo not use i'egular cooking or oven
thelilloi/letei's when cooking bv illici'owave or
conlbinadon. Tile metal and nlercurv in these
theimoinetei3 could cause arcing and possible dan/age
to the oven. Do not rise _1 thei3ilOli/etei" ill _()()d _'O/l _li'e
inicrowaving unless tile theimoinetei" is designed or
recoi/llllended fi)r tlse in tile ii/icrowa\'e ()veil.
Do not clean with n/etal scouting pads. Pieces can burn
off tile pad and touch electrical parts invoMng risk ol
electric shock.
Do not store }llIV IllatelJals_ other than o/II" i'ecoi//illended
accessolJes, ii1 this ()veil when not ii1 rise.
Do not store this appliance out(looi_. Do not use this
product near watei_fi)r exainple, in a wet basenlent,
near a swinlnling pool, near a sink or in sinlilar h)cafions.
Kee I) power cord away fl'oin heated surti_ces.
Do not iinn/ei_e power cord or phig in watei:
Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or
COtlnteI:
Do not inount this al)pliance over a sink.
Do not I//Otlnt the i//ici'o_;lve ()veil over or near any
portion of a heating or cooking al)pliance.
Do not store anything directly on top (ff tile inicrowa\'e
()veil stlrtilce when tile I//icI'o_;Ive ()veil is iI1 opei'ation.
Do not operate any heating or cooking al)pliance
beneath this n/icrowave oven.
See door surti_ce cleaning instructions in tile Care and
cleaning of the microwave oven section of this nlanual.
This al)pliance illtlSt only be sei_'iced by qllalified service
pei_onnel. (_ontact nearest authoiized seiMce fi_cilitv fi)r
exanlination, repair or a(!iusnnent.
_&swith any ai)pliance, close supeia'ision is necessary
when used by children.
Sonle products such as whole eggs and sealed containei_--
fi)r exainple, closedjai_--ai'e able to explode and should
not be heated in this n/icrowave oven. Such use (ff tile
inici'o_we oven (_)tIlcl Iesult in iqjuI v
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WARNING!
ARCING
If you see arcing press the OFF/CLEAR button and correct the problem.
Arcing is tile inicrowa\'e teml fi)r sparks in tile (wen. Foil not n/olded to fi)od (Ul)turned edges act
Arcing is caused by: like anmnnas).
The n/etal shelf not installed correctly so it Metal, such as twist-ties, i)oultiT pins, or gold-
touches tile nlicrowave wall. i_inn/ed dishes, in tile microwave.
Metal or fl)il touching tile side of tile (weI1. Recycled paper towels containing sn/all n/etal
pieces being used in the nlicrowa\'e.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
• WARNING!
FOODS
Do IlOt pop popcoI'II iIl y()/lI _ IllicI'owave oveil
unless in a special microwave popcorn accesso_ T
or unless you use l)opcorn labeled fin" use in
microwave ovens.
Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure
will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to
bm_t, possibly resulting in iqj my.
Operating tile micr_m'a\'e with no fi)od inside for
IIlOI'e than a iiliil/ite or two iil_lv Catlse (laiilage to
tile oven and could start a fire. It increases tile
heat arotmd the magnetron and can shorten the
life of tile oven.
Foods with tmbroken outer "skin" such as
potatoes, hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples,
chicken live_ and other giblets, and egg yolks
should be pierced to allow steam to escape
during cooking.
SUPERHEATEDWATER
Liquids, such as water, coffee ortea, are able to
be overheated beyond the boiling point without
appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling
when the container is removed from the microwave
oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT
IN VERYHOT LIQUlDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER
WHEN THECONTAINER IS DISTURBED ORA SPOON
OROTHERUTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THELIQUID.
To reduce tile risk of iqjm T to pe_ons:
-- Do not overheat tile liquid.
-- Stir tile liquid both before and halfway through
heating it.
-- Do not use straight-sided containe_3 with
I1}1 ITOIV ilecks.
Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may
tend to boil more rapidly than toods containing
less moistm'e. Should this occm; reter to the
Care and cleaning of the microwave oven section
flw instructions on how to clean the inside of
tile ovell.
Avoid heating baby fi)od in glassja_s, even with
the lid otE Make sm'e all infimt tood is thoroughly
cooked. Stir tood to distribute the heat evenly:
Be careflfl to prevent scalding when wamfing
timnula. Tile container may libel cooler than tile
flmmda really is. _Mwavstest tile titan ula before
feeding tile baby:
Don't defl'ost fl'ozen beverages in narrow-necked
bottles (espedally cad)onated beverages). Even if
the container is opened, i)ressm'e can build up.
This can cause the container to bulst, possibly
resulting in iqjm T
Hot fi)ods and steam can cause burns. Be careflfl
when opening any containe_ of hot fix)d,
including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and
boxes. To prevent possible iqjtu N direct steam
away fl'om hands and fi_ce.
Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate
and catch fire, causing damage to umr oven.
Cook meat and poult_ T thoroughly--meat to at
least an INTERNAl, temperature of 160°F and
poultry to at least an INTERNAl, temperatm'e
of 180°E Cooking to these temperatures usually
protects against fi)odborne illness.
--_Mter heating, allow the container to stand in
tile illicrowave OVell [i)i" }1 short [lille ])eli)i'e
removing the containe_:
-- Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or
other utensil into tile containe_:
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MICROWAVE-SAFECOOKWARE
Do not operate the oven without the turntable and the turntable support seated and inplace. The turntable
must be unrestricted so it can rotate.
Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass casseroles,
cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic
trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled "suitable for microwaving."
If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-sate,
use this test: Place in the ()veil both the dish vou
are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with
1 cup of watei_set tile ineasulJng cup either in
or next to the dish. Microwave 30-45 seconds at
high. If the dish heats, it should not be used fi)r
micr()waving.
If the dish remains cool and only the water in
tile cup heats, then tile dish is microwave-sale.
Oversized food or o\'eL_ized metal cookwme
should not be used in a micro_\'e/convecfion
oven because they increase the risk of electric
shock and could cause a fire,
Sometimes tile oven floor, turntable and _lls
can become too hot to touch. Be careful touching
tile flora, turntable and _dls during and after
cooking,
If vou use a meat themlometer while cooking,
iilake Stli'e it is sate tot rise in illicrowave ()veils.
Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled
paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can
contain metal flecLs which may cause arcing
or ignite. Paper products containing nylon
or nylon filalnents should be avoided, as they
Inay also ignite.
Solne stvrolban/trays (like those that ineat is
packaged on) have a thin stri I) of inetal elnbedded
in the bottom. X_]len inicrowaved, the metal can
burn tile floor of tile oven or ignite a paper towel.
Use of the shelf accessmw:
-- Remove tile shelf fl'om tile oven when
not in use.
-- Use pot holde_ when handling tile shelf and
cookware. They Ill}IV be hot.
-- Be sure that tile shelf is positioned properly
inside tile oven to prevent product damage.
-- Do not cover the shelf or any part of the oven
with metal tbil. This will cause overheating ot
tile illiCi'O_;ive/convection oven.
Do not rise yotlr IlliCI'()wave/convection ()ven to
(hT newsl)ape_.
Not all l)lasfic wral) is suitable fin" use in micrm_:_ve
ovens. Check tile package tot proper use.
Paper rowels, waxed paper and l)lasfic wrap can
be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture
and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent plastic
WI'}l l) SO steaIll can escape.
Do not use i/aper i/roducts when tile microwave/
convection ()veil is ol)erated ill tile convection oi"
COillbination ill ode.
Cookware may become hot because (ff heat
transli_rred fl'om the heated food. Pot holde_
may be needed to handle the cookware.
"Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly closed
plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as
directed by package. If they are not, plastic could
btlI_t dtlring or ilnlnediately after cooking,
possibly resulting in injury: A]so, plastic storage
containe_ should be at least partially uncovered
because they fimn a tight seal. When cooking with
containers tightly covered with plastic wrap,
remove covering carefully and direct steam away
fl'om hands and ti_ce.
Use fl)il only as directed in this inanual.
TV dinnei_ inav be inicrowaved ill toil trays less
than 3/4" high; relnove tile top foil cover and
return the tray to the box. X._]/en using foil in the
microwave oven, kee I) tile ti)il at least 1" away
fl'om the sides of the oven.
Plastic cookware>--Plasfic cookware designed for
microwave cooking is ve_y useflll, but should be
used cmefllll> Even microwave-sate plastic may
not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as
are glass or cei'alilic illatelJals and IIlaV solten or
char if subjected to short periods of overcooking.
In longer exposures to overcooking, tile fi)od
and cookware could ignite.
Follow these guidelines:
_Use illi(Towa_,e-saJ[e plastics Olll_ and rise
them in strict compliance with the cookware
Ill a n t/[;I ct tlI'eI"S i'e COil/illen datio ns.
_Do not illici'owa_e ei/ll)t}, cont_linei3.
_Do not peru/it children to use plastic
cookware without complete supervision.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:Im_ro_or,soofthegro,,_i,g_l,gco,ros,ltinoriskofelectrics_ock.
This appliance nlust be grounded. In tile event ot an
electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of
electric shock by providing an escape wire for tile
electric current.
This appliance is equipped Mth a power cord having
a gmlmding wire with a grolmding plug. The plug
must be plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and grolmded.
Consult a qualNed electrician or service technician
if tile grotmding instructions are not completely
tmde_stood, or if cloubt exists as to whether the
appliance is propedy grolmded.
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is
yore" personal responsibili_' and obligation to
have it replaced with a propedy grotmded 3-prong
wall outlet.
Do not under [InV ciI'C[lIIlS[_lnfies C/l[ OI" I'eIIlOVe the
third (gmlmd) prong from the power cord.
_A'edo not recommend using an extension cord
with this appliance. If the power cord is too short,
have a qualNed electrician or service mchnician
install an outlet near tile appliance. (See EXTENSION
CORDSsection.)
For best operation, plug this appliance into its
own electrical outlet to prexent flickering of lights,
blowing, of fllse or trili) _ing, of circuit breaker:
EXTENSIONCORDS
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce tile risks resulting ti'om becoming entangled in or
tripping over a longer cord.
Extension cords may be used if w)u are careflfl in using them.
If an extension cord is used--
D'_ The marked electrical rating of tile extension cord should be at least as great as tile electrical rating
of tile appliance;
_'J The extension cord must be a grotmding-type 3-wire cord and it m ust be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;
_j The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape oxer tile countertop or tabletop
where it can be pulled on bx children or tripped oxer tmintentionallv.
If you use an extension cord, tile interior light may flicker and tile blower Solmd may vmT when tile
microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be longe_; too.
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ADAPTERPLUGS
Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be disconnected infrequently.
Because of potential saf'elw ha/_u'(ls under certnin conditions, (Adapterplugsnot
we strengly recemmend against the use elan adapter plug. However; permittedinCanada}
if you still elect to use an a(laptex; where local codes pemfit, a Alignlarge
TEMPORARYCONNECTIONma_be made to a )re )erl_ grounded
2-prong wall receptncle by the use ot a UI, listed adapter which
is a\;filable at most local hardware stores.
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot TEMPORARY
in the wall receptncle to provide proper polarity in the connection METHOD
of the power cord.
CAUTlON: A achingthe adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not
ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the wall receptacle is
grounded through the house wiring.
You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptncle is l)roperly
grotmded,
When discom_e(ting the power cord fl'om the adal)te_; always hold the adapter with one hand, If this
is not done, the adapter grotmd temfinal is ve_w likely to break with repeated rise. Should this hal)pen,
DONOTUSEthe appliance tmtil a proper groined has again been established.
Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be disconnected frequently.
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Ensure proper ground
and firm connection
before use.
Do not use an adapter plug in these situations beta use fl'equent disconnection of the power cord places
undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual tifilure of the adapter grotmd temfinal. You should have
the 2-prong wall receptacle replaced with a 3-prong (grotmding) receptacle by a qualified electrician before
using the appliance.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
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Aboutthe featuresof youroven.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
1000Watts
Featuresof theOven
Door Latch Release Handle.
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Door Latches.
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Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows
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cooking to be viewed while keeping
microwaxes confined in the oxen.
ControlPanel and Selector Dial
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Removable Turntable.Turntable and support
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must be in I)lace when using, the oxen. The
turntable may be removed fi)r cleaning.
Removable Turntable Support.The ttm_table
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support must be in place when using
tile oven.
Shelf. Use when comecfion or combination
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cooking (Do not use when microwaxe
cooking.)
OptionalAccessories:
Ava//abbat extracostfrom;_eurGEsupp/br
Choose the appropriate Installation Fdt below to
convert this oven to a built-in wall oven.
For27" installations:
Model Kit
JE1590BC ,lX1527CB{:
JE1590CC Jx1527ccc
JE1590SC Jx1527(_sc
JE1590W{_ Jx1527cwc
For30" installations:
Model Kit
JE1590BC JX1530CBC
JE1590(_C Jx1530(_cc
JE1590SC Jx1530(_sc
JE1590W(_ JX1530(_wc
NOTE: Ovenvent(s)andoven l/_Thtarelocated onthe inside
waftsof the microwave oven. Therating plate is locatedon
the faceof the oven(visible when the dooris open).
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Aboutthe cookingfeaturesofyour
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Youcan cook by microwave, convection or combination.
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BONVECTi0N BOMBINATi0N
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SENSOR
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TUBNT_$ELECT
PUSHTOENTEE
Selector Dial
CookingContro/s
o Microwave Cooking Time and Auto Features
Press Turnandpushdialto enter
TIMEcook
Pressonceortwice
EXPRESScook/Add30see.
DEFROST
Pressonce(]]me)
Presstwice(Auto)
POWERlevel
Sensor Features
Press
POPCORN
Pressonceortwice
REHEAT
BEVERAGE
COOK
Amountofcookingtime
Startsimmediately!
Amountofdefrostingtime
Foodweight
Powerlevel1-10
Turnandpushdialtoenter Option
Startsimmediately! more/lesstime
Startsimmediately! more/lesstime
Startsimmediately!
Foodtype1-7 more/lesstime
Convection Cooking
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Press
CONVECTIONcook
Combination Cooking
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Press
COMBINATIONcook
Turnandpushdialtoenter
Oventemperatureandcooktime
Turnandpushdialtoenter
Oventemperatureandcooktime
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Available cooking options.
Microwave Cooking
_)tlI" oven rises IIIi(TOW;Ive enei'_,' to (-ook bv a set [iIlle oi" weight, or atltOillati(-allv
by sensoi:
Sensor micr_m'ave works by detecting the increasing h umidil_, released during cooking.
Tile oven automatically at!justs tile cooking tiIne to various types and ainounts of tood.
Do not use flTeshelf when
microwave cooking.
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Always use the shelf when
convection cooking.
Cooking Method
Microwave energy
is distributed evenly
throughout the oven
for thorough, fast
cooking of food.
Heat Source
Microwave energy.
Heat Conduction
Heat produced
within food by
instant energy
penetration.
Benefits
Fast,high efficiency
cooking. Oven and
surroundings do
not get hot.
Easyclean-up.
Convection Cooking
Dudng convection cooking, a heating element is used to raise tile temperature ot tile air
inside tile oven. Any oven temperature from 225°F to 450°F may be programmed. A tim
gently circulates this heated air throughout tile oven, over and ai'otlnd tile rood,
producing golden brown exterioi_ and rich moist interioi_.
Because tile heated air is kept constantly moving, not pemdtting a laver of cooler air to
develop around tile ti)o(l; some ti)o(ls cook ti_smr than in regular oven cooking.
Cooking Method Heat Source
Hot air circulates Circulating
around food to heated air.
produce browned
exteriors and seal
in juices.
Heat Conduction
Heat conducted
from outside offood
to inside.
Benefits
Aids in browning
and seals inflavor.
Cookssomefoods
faster than regular
ovens.
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Always use the shelf when
combination cooking.
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Combination Cooking
_mr oven also ofl_'_ tile option of combination cooking, using microwave energy' along
with convection cooking. _4mcook with speed and accm'acy, while browning and crisping
to perfection.
Cooking Method
Microwave energy
and convection heat
combine to cook
foods in upto
one-half the time
of regular ovens,
while browning and
sealing in juices.
Heat Source
Microwave energy
and circulating
heated air.
Heat Conduction
Foodheats from
instant energy from
penetration andheat
conducted from
outside of food.
Benefits
Shortened
cooking time from
microwave energy,
plus browning and
crisping from
convection heat.
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TIME
(3
TURN TO SELECT
PUSH TO ENTER
Time Cook
Time Cook I
_dlows VOll to iilici'ow_lve tOi" anv tilIle
between 15 seconds and 95 minutes,
Power level 10 (High) is autonmficallx set,
bElt you may change it fin" more flexH)ilitv.
[]Press the 77MEbutton.
_'_ Tm'n the dial to set the cook time and
press the dial to entei;
[]Change power lexel ifyotl don't want
flfll I)owe_; (Press POWER. Turn the dial
to select. Press the dial to entet;)
t_ Press the START/PAUSEbEItton to start
c()()king
You may open the door dm'h_g Time cook
to check the food. (:lose the door and press
START/PAUSEto resume c(,(>king
Time Cook fl
I,ets votl change power levels automatically
dm'Jng cooking. Here's how to do it:
_r_ Press the TlMEbtltton.
_'_ Turn the dial to set the fix_t cook time
and press the dial to enter;
[] (_lEanoe the power level ff)ou don't
want flfll I)owex: (Press POWER.Turn the
dial to select. Press the dial to entex:)
D Press the TlMEbtltton again.
_j Turn the dial to set the second cook
time and press the dial to entex:
1_ Change the power level if_ou don't
want flfll powex: (Press POWER.Turn the
dial to select. Press the dial to entei;)
_"_ Press the START/PAUSEbEItton to start
cooking
At the end ot Time Cook I, Time Cook g
COllnts down,
EXPRESS
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TURN TO SELECT
PUSH TO ENTER
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EXPRESS
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Express Cook
Thisis a quick way to set and startcookingin 30second blocks eachtimetheEXPRESSbutton
is pressed.
The power level will automaticalh' be set at 10 and the oven will start immediately,
The power level can be changed as time is counting down. Press the POWERbutton,
turn the dial and press to enter:
Add 30 Seconds
Each time the EXPRESS butt(m is pressed, it will add 30 seconds to an) cooking time
cotmting down, tmtil the maxim un cooking time is reached.
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Aboutthe time andautomicrowave features.
DEFROST
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TURN TO SELECT
PUSH TO ENTER
O
time Defrost
Use Time Defrost to defrost fin" a selected
length of time.
D'_ Press the DEFROSTbELtton.
_Turn the dial to select the time )DE1
want. Press the dial to enter:
1_] Press the START/PAUSEbELttonto start
defl'osting.
D TtLrn the tood oxer if the oxen signals
TURN FOODOVER.
Power level is automatically set at 3, bELtcan
be changed. You can defl'ost small items
EltLicldy by raising the power level after
entering the time. Power level 7 CELTSthe
total defl'osfing time in about haiti power
level 10 CELTSthe total time to al)proximately
1/3. Howevex; toed will need more
fl'eEltLent attention than tLStLal.
A dtLll tlEmni)ing noise may be heard
dtLring defrosting. This is nomml when
oven is not operating at Highpowe_:
Defrosting Tips
Foods fl'ozen in paper or plastic can be
defrosted in tile package. Closed packages
shotLld be slit, pierced or vented AFTER
fi)od has partially defrosted. Plastic storage
containers shotLkl be i)artially tLncovered.
Family-size, prepackaged fl'ozen (limm_
can be defl'osted and microwaved. If the
fl)od is in a fi)il containe_; transti_r it to a
microwave-sate (lislE.
Foods that spoil easily shotLld not be
allowed to sit otLt fin" more than one hotLr
alter defl'osting. Room temi)erattLre
promotes the gr(m_h of hamEfiL1 bacteria.
For more even defrosting of linger t0ods,
such as roasts, use Auto Defrost. Be stLre
lmge meats are completely defl'osted
befl)re cooking.
When defl'osted, fi)od shotLld be cool
bELtsoftened in all areas./t still slightly icy,
return to the microwave very b_iefl 5 or
let it stand a tew minutes.
DEFROST
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TURN TO SELECT
PUSH TO ENTER
Auto Defrost
Use Auto Defrost fi>r meat, potLltr)and fish.
Use Time Defrost fi)r most other fl'ozen fi)ods.
Auto Defrost atLtomaficallv sets the
defl'osting times and power levels to give
even defl'osting restdts fin" meats, potdtry
and fish.
Remove meat fl'om package and place
on microwaxe-satb (lislE.
_r_ Press the DEFROSTbELttontwice.
_'_ TtLrn the dial to the t0od weight,
tLsing the (_on;e_ion (;ELide at right
For exaEnple, dial 1.2 f )r 1.2 potLnds
(1 p()tLnd, 3 OZ.) Press the dial t() enter:
B Press the START/PAUSEbELtton t() start
deli'osting.
D TtLrn the fi)od oxer if the oxen signals
TURN FOODOVER.
Remove defl'osted meat or shield wam_
areas with small pieces (ff fl)il.
_Mter defl'osting, most meats need t()
stand 5 mintLtes t() complete defL'osting.
I,mge roasts shotLld stand fin" abotLt
30 mintLtes.
ConversionGuide
If thewel)htof foodisstatedinpoundsand
ounces,theouncesmustbeconvertedtotenths
1)ofa pound
WeightofFeed EnterFoodWeight
in Ounces (tenthsofa pound)
1-2 .1
3 .2
4-5 .3
6-7 .4
8 .5
9-10 .6
11 .7
12-13 .8
14-15 .9
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POWER
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TURN TO SELECT
PUSH TO ENTER
The power level may be entered or
changed immediately after entering the
time tor Time Cook, Time Defrost or Express
Cook. The power level may also be changed
during time COEmtdown.
_r_ Filet, follow directions for Time Cook,
Time Defrost or Express Cook.
_'_ Press the POWERbEKton.
W]Tm'n the dial clockwise to increase and
coEmterch)ckwise to decrease the power
level. Press the dial to entei:
D Press the START/PAUSEbutton to start
cooking
Variable power levels add fle_bili U to
micro_z_\'e cooking. The power levels
on tile IllicI'o_lve oven C[lIl be coill[)ared
to the surfi_ce units on a range. Each power
level gives yOt! InicI'o_lve energy a certain
percent of the time. Power level 7is
inicro_lve energy 70% of the time.
Power level 3 is energy 30% ot tile time.
Most cooking will be done on High (power
level 10) which gives you 100% powei:
Power level 10 will cook fiaster bElt fi_od may
need more fl'eEluent stirring, rotnfing or
turning ovei: A lower setting will cook more
evenly and need less stirring or rotating _ff
the tood. Some foods may have better fla\'m;
texture or appearance if one _ff the lower
settings is used. Use a lower power level
when cooking toods that have a tendency
to boil o\'ei; such as scalloped potatoes.
Rest periods (when the microwave energy/
cycles off) give time fill" the tood to
"eElualize" or transfer heat to the inside
of the fi)od. An example of this is shown
with powerlevel3_tlEe defl'ost cycle.
If microwave energy' did not cycle off,
the outside of the food would cook before
the inside was deti'osted.
Hero am some examples of uses forvarious
power levels:
High 10: Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling
liEluids.
Med-High 7."Gentle cooking of meat and
poultry; baking casseroles and reheating.
Medium5: Slow cooking and tenderizing
fi)r stews and less tender CEltSof nleat.
Low2 or3: Defl'osfing; simmering; delicate
S_IIICeS.
Warm I: Keeping fl_od warn/; softening
buttei:
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About the sensor microwave features.
HumiditySensor
Tile SensorFeatures detect the increasing hmniditv released during cooking. Tile oven
automatically a(!justs tile cooking time to w_rious t}l)es and amounts ot fi)od.
Do not use tile Sensor Features twice in succession on tile same fi_od portion--it may
result in severely overcooked or burnt food. If fi)od is tmdercooked after tile cotmtdown,
use Time Cook fin" additional cooking time.
_, Tile proper contnine_s and covei_ are essential fin" best sensor cooking.
Covered
Always use microwa_e-saie contninet_ and co',er them with lids or ",ented plastic wrap.
Ne_er rise tight sealing plastic containe_--the_ can pre_ent steam fl'om escai_ing, and
C_ltlSe _()od to o_ercook.
Vented
Dryoff dishesso theydon'tmislead
the selTsor,
COOK
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{{ Be sure tile outside of tile cooking contninet5 and tile inside of tile microwaxe oxen are
drx before I)lacim"_ food in tile oxen. Beads of moisture tm'ning, into steam can mislead
tile sensoi i
Cook
Because most cooking containei_ must be covered during Cook,this teatm'e is best with
fi)ods that you want to steam or retnin moisture.
NOTE: Useof the metalshelf with Cook is not recommended
Recommended Foods
A wide varie b' oI fi)ods including meats, fish and vegetables can be cooked using
this teatm'e.
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Foodsnotrecommended
Foods that must be cooked un('_were(1, fi)ods that require ('onstnnt attention, fi)ods that
reqtfire addition of ingredients dtwing cooking and foods calling fin" a (hy look or crisp
surfilce after cooking should not be cooked using this ligature. It is best to time Cook them.
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COOK
©
TURN TO SELECT
PUSH TO ENTER
NOTE: Do not use this
feature twice in succession
on the same food portion--
it may result in severely
overcooked or burnt food.
Cook
B Place co_ered fi)od in the o_en and
close the dora; Press the COOKbEKton.
SELECTFOODTYPEappea_ in the
display;
_'_ Turn flEe dial to the desired fi_od t},l)e.
Press to entei;
See the Sensor Food Type Guide below fi)r
specific fi_ods and instructions.
The oven starts immediately:
NOTE."If the door was open while the
control was being set, close the door and
press the START/PAUSEbEmon to begin
cooking.
Do not open the oven door before the countdown
time is displayed--steam escaping from the oven
can affect cookingperformance.If the door Is
opened, dose the door and press START/PAUSE
immediately
If grotmd meat was selected, the oven may
signal you to drain and stir the meat. Open
the dora; drain the meat and close tile dora:
Press the START/PAUSEbEmon if necessm T
1o I'eSllIlle cooking
If food is tmdercooked alter the countdown
ElSe TimeCooktor additional cooking time.
CookingTips
_]len oven signals and cotmtdown time
is displayed, the door may be opened
for stin-ing, turning or rotating food.
To i'eStlll/e cooking, close the door and
press START/PAUSE
Match the amotmt of fix)d to the size of
container Fill containe_ at least 1/2 fifll,
Be sure outside of container and inside
of oven ai'e drv.
_dter completion of Cook cycle, if food
needs additional cooking, remm food to
oven and ElSe TimeCookto finish cooking.
How to Adjust the Oven's Automatic
Settings for a Shorter or Longer Cook Time
(Not available for all food types)
To subtract 10% from the automatic
cooking time:
Immediately after the oven starts, turn tile
dial counterclockwise and press to enter:
Toadd 10% to the automatic cooking time:
Immediately after the oven starts, mrn the
dial clockwise and press to enter:
Sensor Food Type Guide
Servings Serving Size
Chicken Pieces
Fish 1 to 4
1 to 4 2 to 8
pieces
4 to 16 oz.
GroundMeat 1/2 to 2 lbs.
,Bee£ PoE'k. Turkex
Potatoes 1 to 4 1/2 to 2 lbs,
Canned Vegetables 1to 4 4 to 16oz.
Fresh Vegetables 1 to 4 4 to 16 oz.
Frozen Vegetables 1 to 4 4 to 16 oz.
Comments
Use oblong, square or rotmd (lislE.
Cover with wax paper.
Use oblong, square or I'Ollnd (lislE.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Use rotmd casserole (lislE. C_mnble ineat
into (lislE. (:over with wax paper or vented
plastic wrap,
Pierce skin with fi_rk,
Ch]ster potatoes in center of oven floor.
Use microwave-sail _ casserole or bowl.
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Use nlicrowave-safe casserole or bowl.
Add 9 tablespoons water fi_r each serving,
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap,
Use microwave-sate casserole or bowl,
Follow package inst_ uctions for adding
water, Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap,
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About the sensor microwave features.
POPCORN
©
Use only with prepackaged
microwave popcorn weighflTg
1.5to Z5 ounces.
NOTE:Donot use this
feature twice in succession
on the same food portion--
it may result in severely
overcooked or burnt food.
REHEAT
O
NOTE:Donot use this
feature twice in succession
on the same food portion--
it may result in severely
overcooked or burnt food.
Popcorn
To use tile Popcorn teattu'e:
B Follow )ackaoe instructions, using
Time Cook if the package is less than
1.5 ounces or laiger than 3.5 ounces.
Place tile package of popcorn in tile
center of tile n/icrowave.
_'_ PI'ess tile POPCORNbutton once or
twice. Tile oxen starts iininediatelx.
Press once for a regular size (3.0 to 3.5 oz.)
bag of i)opcorn.
Press twice fi)r a snack size (1.5 to 1.75 oz.
bag of i)oi)corn.
If you open the door while POPCORN is
displayed, an error nlessage will appeai:
Close the dooi; press OFF/CLEAR and
begin again.
If toed is undercooked after tile countdown
rise Time Cooktor additional cooking tiine.
Reheat
Tile Reheat I_'attire reheats servings of
previously cooked toods or a plate of
leflovei_.
Place tile cup of liquid or coxei'ed
B
fi)od in tile ()veil. Press REHEATonce,
twice or three tin/es. Tile oven starts
iininediatel*:
Press once for 1/2 to 1 flill cup.
Press twice fi)i" 1 to 9 flill cups.
Press three tiines tora plate of lefloveis.
_'_ The oxen signals when stean/is
sensed and the (line renlaining
begins counting down.
Do not open tile oven door until tiIne is
counting down. If tile door is opened,
close it and press STARTiinnlediatel):
After removingfoodfrom the oven,stir,if possible,
to evenout thetemperature.Reheatedfoodsmay
have wide vanationsin temperature.Someareas
of food maybe extreme/yhot.
Hew to Adjust the Automatic Popcorn Setting
to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time
If you find that tile brand of popcorn you
use undeII)ops or oveII)ops consistenfl>
vou can add or subtract 90-30 seconds to
tile auton/atic i)oi)ping fin/e.
Tosubtract time:
]nmlediately alier tile oven starts, ttlYn the
dial counmrclockwise for 20 seconds (-) less
cooking tiIne. Press to entei: Turn again to
reduce cooking tiine another 10 seconds
(- -) total 30 seconds less tiine. Press to
enter.
Toadd time:
]illll/ediatelv alter tile oven stnrts, ttlI'II tile
dial clockwise for an extra 20 seconds (+)
cooking tiine. Press m enmi: Turn again to
add another 10 seconds (++) total 30
seconds additional (line. Press to enteI:
If fi)od is not hot enough after tile
countdown use Time Cook for additional
reheating dine.
Some FoodsNot Recommended for Use
With Reheat
It is best to use Time Cook fi)r these foods:
Bread products.
Foods that nlust be reheated uncovered.
Foods that need to be stirred or rotated.
Foods calling for a (li T look or cIisp
suisfilce alter reheating.
How to Adjust the Oven's Automatic
Settings for a Shorter or Longer Time
Tosubtract 10%from the automatic
cooking time:
]illillediatelv alter tile oven stnrts, ttlrn tile
dial counmrclockwise and press to entei;
Toadd 10% to the automatic cooking time:
]nmlediatelv after tile oven starts, turn tile
dial clockwise and press to entei:
BEVERAGE
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NOTE: Do not use this
feature twice in succession
on the same food portion--
it may result in severely
overcooked or burnt food.
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Beverage
Press the BEVERAGEbutton to heat an
8-10 oz. cup of coffee or other beverage.
Tile oven starts inm/ediatelv.
Dn)_ksheatedwith the Beverage featuremay be
veryhot Removethecontal))erwith care.
If food is undercooked after tile countdown
rise TimeCookfl)r additional cooking tin/e.
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About the convection features, www.GEAppliances.com
Convection cooking uses a heating element to raise the teml)eratm'e of the air inside the
oven. Any oven temperature fl'om 225°F to 450°F may be set. A tim gently circulates this
heated air tlErotlglEotK the oven, over and arotmd the tood, producing golden brown
exterio_ and rich, moist interio_.
Because the heated air is kept constantly moving, not pemfitting a layer ot cooler air
to develop arotmd the fi)od, some fi)ods cook fi_ster than in regtflar oven cooking.
See the Cookware Tipssection for information on suggested cookware.
ForBest Results...
Mwavs use the shelf when comecdon cooking
The shelf is required fin" good air circulation and exert browning.
See the Cookware Tips section for information on suggested cookware.
CONVECTION
©
TURN TO SELECT
PUSH TO ENTER
CONVECTION
©
TURN TO SELECT
PUSH TO ENTER
Convection Time Cook with Preheat
B Press the CONVECTlONbutton.
[]Turn the dial to set the oxen
temperatm'e and press dial to enter
preheating. Do not enter convection
cook dine no_a: (Tile cook finle will
be entered later; after the oven is
preheated.)
_ Press the START/PAUSEbutton
to start preheating.
Convection Time Cook without Preheating
_lf )OEU"recipe does not reEluire
I)reheating,, press the CONVECTION
button.
_'_ Tm'n tile dial to set the oxen
telllpei'attli'e and press to enteE
X'_lEen the oven is preheated, it will
[]
._lMlal. If v m do not open the door
within 1 IEOEU, the oxen will ttu'n off
automatically.
_'_ Oi)en the oven door and, using
caution, place the fi_od in the oxen.
_ Close the oven doo_; Tm'n the dial
to set the cook time and press
START/PAUSEto start cooking.
_"_ _ hen cooking is complete, the oxen
will signal and turn off.
_Turn the dial to set the cook time and
press to entei:
D Press the START/PAUSEbutton to start
tile 0_, en,
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About the combination features.
Combination Cooking oflex_ the best featm'es of microwave energy' and convection cooking.
Microwaves cook tood tilst and convection drculafion of heated air browns fl)ods
beautifldlv. Any oven temperatm'e ti'om 225°F to 450°F may be set.
For Best Results...
Always usetheshelf whencombination cook/bg.
The shelf is reEluired fin" good air circEflation and even browning.
See the Cookware Tips section for information on suggested cookware.
COMBINATION
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TURN TO SELECT
PUSH TO ENTER
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COMBINATION
O
TURN TO SELECT
PUSH TO ENTER
Combination TimeCooking with Preheat
Press the COMBINATIONbEmon. []
[]
_'J Tm'n flEe dial to set flEe oxen
temperatm'e and press dial to enter
preheating. Do not enter combination
cook time now. (Tile cook time will []
be entered later, alter the oxen is
preheated.)
m
[]Press the START/PAUSEbutton to start
preheating.
1
Combination Time Cooking without Preheat
If )OEU"recipe does not reEluire
I)reheating,, press the COMBINATION
button.
_'_ Turn the dial to set the oven
temperatm'e and press to enter:
[]Tm'n the dial to set the cook time
and press to enter:
[]Press the START/PAUSEbutton
to start the o'_en.
NOTE:
"_4qEentile oxen is preheated, it will
,_l_II,ll. ]f X, )IX do not open tile door
within 1 lEotn', the oxen will tm'n off
automatically.
Open the oven door and, usim*.
caudon, place the food in the oven.
Close the oven doo_: Turn flEe dial to
set the cook time and press to enter:
Press the START/PAUSEbutton to start
cooking
X4qEen cooking is complete, the oxen
will signal and turn off'.
Some recipes call fin" preheating.
Check the Cookwaro 77ps section for
correct cookware when Combination
Cooking.
Do not rise Illetal cookwai'e when
Combination Cooking.
Place meat on a trivet in a glass (lislE to
collect juices and prevent spattering.
For best roasting and browning restflts,
whole roasts shotfld be cooked in a glass
(lislE placed directly on the oven shelE
For foods that are too tall to fit in the
oven, you can leave out the trivet. If
necessary, you may take out the shelf and
place the (lislE directly on the turntable.
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Convection Cooking
Metal Pans are recmmnended for all types of baked products, but especially where
browning or crusting is important.
Dark or (11111finish metal pans are best t0r breads and pies because they absorb heat
and produce crisper crest.
Shiny ahnninuln pans are better t0r cakes, cookies or muffins because these pans
reflect heat and help produce a light tender crust.
Glass or Glass-Ceramic casserole or baking dishes are best suited for egg and cheese
recipes due to the cleanability of glass.
CombinationCooking
Glass or Glass-Ceramic baking containers are recommended. Be sure not to use
items with metal trim as it mav cause arcing (sparking) with oven wall or oven shelf,
damaging the cookware, the shelf or the oven.
Heat-Resistmlt Plastic microwave cookware (sale to 450°F) may be used, but it is not
recommended for t0ods requiring c_ usting or all-arotmd browning, because the
plastic is a poor con(hlctor of heat.
Microwave Convection Combination
Heat-Resistant Glass,Glass,Ceramic
(Pyrex®, Fire King®, Corning Ware®, etc.)
Non Heat-Resistant Glass No No No
Plastic Films and Wraps "_s No No
Paper Products "_s No No
Straw, Wicker and Wood '_s No No
+Use only mkrowaxe (ookwaFe that is sat_ to 450°F.
'_s '_s _s
No "_s No
"_s No "_s _
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Select the best method of cooking.
Use the following guide to select the best method of cooking. Specific recipes can be adapted to any method of cooking.
0 -- Bestmethod
®--Alternate method
N/R-- Not recommended
Foods Microwave Combination Convection
Appetizers
Dips and Spreads 0 N/R N/R
Pastry Snacks ® 0 ®
Beverages 0 N/R N/R
SaucesandToppings 0 N/R N/R
SoupsandStews 0 _ N/R
Meats
Defrosting 0 N/R N/R
Roasting ® 0 ®
Poultry
Defrosting 0 N/R N/R
Roasting ® 0 ®
Fishand Seafood
Defrosting 0 N/R N/R
Cooking 0 _ N/R
Casseroles ® 0 ®
EggsandCheese
Scrambled, Omelets 0 N/R
Quiche, Souffle ® ® 0
Vegetables,(fresh) 0 N/R N/R
Breads
Quick ® 0 ®
Yeast N/R ® 0
Muffins,CoffeeCake ® 0 ®
Desserts
Cakes,Layerand Bundt ® 0 ®
Angel Foodand Chiffon N/R N/R 0
Custard and Pudding 0 N/R N/R
Bar Cookies ® 0 ®
Fruit 0 N/R N/R
Pies and Pastry N/R ® 0
Candy 0 N/R N/R
BlanchingVegetables 0 N/R N/R
FrozenConvenienceFoods 0 _ ®
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About the other features, www.GEAppliances.com
Cooking Complete Reminder
CLOCK
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TURN TOSELECT
PUSHTO ENTER
C)
TIMER
O
TURN TOSELECT
PUSH TO ENTER
(3
To ren/ind yeT1 that _IIEL haxe flied in the
oxen, tile ()veil will displa) YOURFOOD IS
READYandbeep once a n/intlte until you
Clock
Press to enter the tiine (If day or to check
the tiIne of day while cooking.
_r_ Pi-ess the CLOCKbELtton.
[]Turn the dial to set hoELI_. Press the dial
[o entei:
B TtLrn the dial to set niintLtes. Press the
dial to entei:
Timer
Tile Timer operates as a nEinute fiiner and
can be used at any tiIne e_en when the
oxen is oi)erating,.
B Press the TIMERbELtton.
_'J Turn the dial to select the ininutes.
Press the dial to entei:
B Turn the dial to select the seconds.
Press the dial to entei;
either open the oxen door or press the
OFF/CLEARbEltton.
_5"_Turn the dial to select f_dMor PM.
Press the dial to enter.
_'_ PI'ess the START/PAUSEbELmmto start
the clock.
Topause, press TIMER.Torestart, press
TIMERagain.
Tocancel, pressand hold the TIMERbutton
down for about 2 seconds.
X_qEen dine is iLl), the oxen will signal.
To ttLrn off the tiiner signal, press TIMER.
NOTE:Thetimerindicatorwilllbelit whilethetimer
Isoperating.
START
(2)
PAUSE
OFF
(3
CLEAR
OFF
(2)
CLEAR
D Press TIMERto start.
Start/Pause
In addition to starting inany flLncfions,
START/PAUSEallows you to stop cooking
withotLt opening the door or clearing the
display.
Off/Clear
Press the OFF/CLEARbELmmto stop and
cancel cooking at am tiine.
ChildLock-Out
YOELniav lock the control panel to i)revent
the oven fl'onE being accidentally started or
tLsed by children.
To lock or unlock the controls, press and
hold the OFF/CLEARbtLttonfin" about three
seconds. When the control panel is locked,
CONTROLLOCKEDwill be displayed brieflv
an_iine a button or dial is pressed.
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About the other features.
OPTIONS
©
TURN TO SELECT
PUSH TO ENTER
OPTIONS
©
TURN TOSELECT
PUSH TO ENTER
OPTIONS
Beeper Volume
The beeper sound level can be a(!iusted.
Press the OPTIONS button once and mrn
the dial to select mute to loud. Press the
dial to enter:
Display ON/OFF
Use to mrn yore" clock display on or off.
Press the oPTIONSbutton twice and turn
the dial to select ON or OFF. Press the dial
1o enter,
Display Speed
©
TURN TOSELECT
PUSH TO ENTER
The scroll speed ot the display can be
changed. Press the OPTIONS button three
times and mrn the dial to select slowest to
fi_stest. Press the dial to entex:
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Microwave terms. Wt_lv.GEAppliances.com
Definition
Arcing
_rcin,, is tile microwave term t(>r sparks in tile o',en. Arcing is caused 1)_:
tile metal shelf being installed incorrectly and touching tile microwaxe walls.
metal or fi>il touchino tile side of tile oxen.
fl>il that is not molded to fi>od (upturned edges act like antennas).
metal such as twist-ties i)oult_ pins gold-rimmed dishes.
recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.
Covering (]o,.els hold in inoisture, allow fin" inore even heating and reduce cooking filne. Venting plastic wrap or
coxering with wax paper allows excess steam to escape.
Shielding In a regular oxen, you shield chicken breasts or baked fi>ods to )rexent oxe>browning _,\ hen microwaxing,
you use small strips of fi>il to shield thin parts, such as tile fiI)S of wings, and legs on poultD_, which would
cook before larger l)ai'ts.
Standing Time _,\q/en you cook with regular oxens, fi>ods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or
to set. Standing time is especially important in microwaxe cooking. Note that a microwaxed cake is not
placed on a cooling rack.
Venting _Mter coxering, a dish with plastic wrap, you xent the plastic wrap b) turnino_ back one corner so excess
steaI// C_lIl escape.
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Careand cleaningof the oven.
Helpful Hints
An occasional thorouoh,_ wii)ino,_ with a solution at baking, soda and water keei)s
the inside ti'esh.
Unplug the cord before cleaning an ypart of this oven.
How toCleantheInside
Walls, Floor,Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door
Some spattex_ can be removed with a paper towel, othex_ may require a damp cloth.
Relnove greasy spattei_ with a sudsy cloth, then iinse with a damp cloth. Do not use
abrasive cleane_ or sharp utensils on oven walls.
Toclean the surface of the door and the surface of the oven that come together upon
closing, use only mild,non-abrasive soaps or detergents using a sponge or soft cloth.
Rinse with a damp cloth and dry.
Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave.
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Removable Turntable and Turntable Support
To I)rexent breakage,, do not place the turntable into water just after cooking. Wash it
carefifllv in warn/ sudsx water or in the dishwasher The turntable and support can be
broken if dropped. Remember; do not operate the oxen without the turntable and
support in place.
How toCleantheOutside
Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven. Ammonia or
alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave.
Csse
Clean the outside of the microwaxe with a sudsx cloth. Rinse with a damp cloth and then
(hT: X,\]pe the window clean with a damp cloth.
ControlPanel andDoor
X._]pe with a damp cloth. D_y thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of
soap and water; abrasives or shaq) objects on the panel--they can damage it. Some paper
towels can also scratch the control panel.
Door Surface
It is important to kee I) the area clean where the dr)or seals against the microwaxe. Use only
mild, non-abrasixe detergents, applied with a clean si)onge, or soft cloth. Rinse well.
Power Cord
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If the cord becomes soiled, unplug and wash Mth a damp cloth. For stubborn spots suds_
water max be used, but be certain to rinse with a damp cloth and (hT thoroughly betore
I)lugging,,, cord into outlet.
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Stainless Steel
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Donotuseasteel-woolpad;it willscratch
thesurface.
To clean stainless steel surIhces, use a hot,
dami_ cloth with a mild detergent suitable
fin" stainless steel surfi_ces. Use a clean, hot,
damp cloth to remove soap. Dry with a (h T,
clean cloth,
If ff_od soil remains, t_T a general kitchen
cleane_; such as Fantastik _'_,Simple (;reen_
or Fommla 409_'_
For hard-to-clean soil, use a standard
sminles_steel cleane_; such as gon-?anF
or Calneo 'i
Apply cleaner with a damp sponge. Use a
clean, hot, damp cloth to remove cleane_:
Dry, with a dry, clean cloth. Alwa):s scrub
lightly in the direction of the ,rain
_Mter cleaning, use a stainless-steel polish,
such as Stainless Steel Magid_ Revere
(_opper and Stainless Steel CleaneF_ or
_'enol All Puq)ose Metal Polish _ Follow the
product instructions fin" cleaning the
stainless-steel stm'i_ce.
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Beforeyoucall forservice...
Troubleshooting -tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
: Possible Causes What To Do
Oven willnot start A fuse in your home may be * Replace t,se or reset cir(uit breaker:
Controlpanel lighted, yet Door not securely closed. * Open the door and close sectu'elv.
oven will not start
blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.
Power surge. * tqq)lug tile microwave oveu, theu plug it back in.
Plug not fully inserted into wall * Make .sure the "13-aroug, lalug, on the oven is hilly inserted
outlet, into wall oudet.
Door not securely closed. * Open the door and close sectu'elv.
STARTbutton not pressed after * Press START
entering cooking selection.
Another selection entered * Press OFF/CLEAR.
already in oven mad OFF/CLEAR
button not pressed to cmacel it.
Cooking time not entered after * ]_/]:lkest/l'e vot/h:l\'e entered cooking, time atter laressiug,
pressing TIME COOK TIME COOK
OFF/CLEARwas pressed * Reset cooking program and press START
accidentally.
Food weight not entered after * Make stu'e rot/have entered fi)od weight after .selectin,_
selecting AUTO DEFROST AUTO DEFROST
Food type not entered after * Make stu'e VOlt have entered a fi)od U'pe.
pressing COOK
CONTROL LOCKED The con_col has been locked. * Press and hold OFF/CLEARfi)r abot/t 3 seconds
appears ondisplay to tudock the coutrol.
CAUTIONOVEN HOT The temperature inside the * This is uom_al.
appears ondisplay oven is greater than 200°E
One of the se_lsor cooking * These features will not operate when the oven is hot.
pads was pressed when the
temperature inside the oven
was greater than 200°E
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Things ThatAre Normal With YourMicrowave Oven
Steam or vapor escaping fl'om around
tile dooi:
Light reflection around door or outer case.
Dimming oven light and change in
tile blo_vr so/rod at power levels other
than high.
Dull thumping so/rod while oven is
operating.
TV/radio interference might be nofced
while using tile microwave. Similar to
tile interference caused by other small
appliances, it does not indicate a
problem with tile microwave. Plug tile
microwave into a different electrical
circuit, move tile radio or TV as far ;m;_y
from tile micro_;_ve as possible, or check
the position and signal of the TV/radio
antenna.
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GEMicrowave OvenWarranty.
Aft warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or
an authorized Customer Care®technician. Toschedule service,
on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at www.GEAppliances.com, or
carl 800.GE.CARES(800.432.2737).
Staple your receipt here.
Proofof the original purchase
date is needed to obtain service
under the warrant_
GEWill Replace:
One Year Anypartof the microwa',e o',en which tifils due to a defect in materials or workmanship.
From the date of the During this full one-year warranty, GE will also proxide, free of cha_e, all labor and in-home
origina!purchase serxk'e to replace the detectixe part.
Ten Years The magnetron tube, if the magnetron tube tifils due to a (leiect in materials or workmanship.
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the tenth year from the serxice costs,
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Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or
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Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit
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Dmnage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods
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